You: (After checking the shelf and IUCAT, you know that it is checked out.) I'm sorry, but that book is checked out right now.
Guest: Oh yeah, I think my roommate checked it out this morning. Can you tell me who has it?
You: No, I'm sorry. Federal privacy laws will not allow me to give you that information.
Guest: Well, can you at least tell me when it's due?
You: I can tell you when the book is due, but that doesn't mean it will be returned then. It could be returned at any time.
Guest: Well, OK thanks.
You: You're welcome.
Moral of the story: What books and library items a person has checked out is private information that, by federal law, cannot be shared.
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